Shippers have a particular set of criteria which determines whether to use sea or air; and price is not the key driver usually assumed.
According to Niall van de Wouw, head of airfreight for Xeneta, the price ratio between sea and air is less crucial than other concerns.
“Airfreight was around 10 times more expensive than sea freight in 2019, but it went to 21 times the price. That won’t impact the …
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